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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 301.20 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 301.20 and 170.65 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 301.20 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/301.20 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 301.20 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 51,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,399.78/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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